Category Drug Forms Possible symptoms Effects of overdose Withdrawal symptoms
Narcotics  Opium 
 
 
 

Heroin 
 
 

Morphine 
 

Dark brown chunk powder 
 

White or brownish powder 

White crystal tablets injectable preparations 
 

Euphoria 
Drowsiness 
 
Slow and shallow breathing 
Clammy skin 
Convulsions 
Coma 
Possible death 
Constricted pupils 
 
Watery eyes 
Runny nose 
Yawning 
Loss of appetite 
Irritability 
Panic 
Chill and sweating 
Tremors 
Cramps 
Nausea 
 
Cannabis 
 
 
Marijuana  Satay sticks/Thai sticks 
Kartoos 
Cigarette (mixed with tobacco) 
Euphoria 
Breakdown of inhibitions 
Increased appetite 
Disorientation 
Uncoordinated movements 
Red, watery eyes 
Anxiety 
Panic 
Fatigue 
Mental depression 
Fear of death 
Sleeplessness and hyperactive 
Decreased appetite (occasionally reported)
Stimulants 


 
 
 

Amphetamines  Yellowish crystal tablet capsules  Euphoria 
Increased alertness 
Excitation 
Sleeplessness 
Loss of appetite 
Nervousness 
Fidgetiness
Agitation 
Increased in body temperature 
Hallucination 
Convulsions 
Possible death
Anxiety 
Long periods of sleep 
Irritability 
Depression 
Disorientation
Depressants  Barbiturates  Capsules Slurred speech 
Disorientation 
Drunken behavior 
convulsion 
Shallow respiration 
Cold and clammy skin 
Dilated pupils 
Quicken pulse 
Coma 
Possible death
Anxiety 
Sleeplessness 
Delirium 
Convulsion 
Possible death 
 
 
Inhalants  Glue Substance which produce vapours  Runny nose 
Watery eyes 
Poor appetite 
Slurred speech 
Bad breath 
Drowsiness 
Dizziness 
Lack of coordination 
Poisoning 
Delirium 
Coma 
Double vision 
Drunken behavior 
Bone marrow and liver damage 
Anaemia 
Sudden death 
 
 
Anxiety 
Restlessness when unable to obtain glue 
Mental craving for glue


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